Very, very good hotpot near Boston University on Commonwealth Ave. My family and I were looking for good hotpot on a cold winter day to warm us up and I had remembered that a Chinese friend of mine said there were 4 or so hotpot restaurants that were Chinese people-approved, and Shu Da Xia was one of them. Interior is gorgeous and spacious. You can order on their iPads. They also have a sauce bar and a variety of appetizers that you can get on your own. I really liked the fresh noodles and shrimp paste - I would say these are two must-gets if you were to dine here. You can take spoonfuls of the shrimp paste and make them into little shrimp balls that are so succulent and soak up the great broth flavor - their mala broth is very spicy, and the tom yum broth was sour and sweet and salty in the best way. Definitely up there with my favorite hot pot places in all of Boston. read more

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A modern hotpot place with plenty of space and nice ipad order convenience! The staff is really nice and there were a ton of different options for broth, meats, etc. This not a AYCE place however. So the add-ins did feel slightly higher quality, but it did come at the price of the lack of infinite meats that you could include. This place is solid, but also feels a bit more expensive for what it is compared to other options in the area. I paid around $95 for 2 people if I remember correctly. I'm starting to feel that I messed up because I didn't come at a time when there were discounts which might entirely be my fault. I would consider coming here again if I had friends that really wanted to go! read more

I had reservations and it was smart to have those on a very busy Saturday evening. The dining room was lovely and clean even with a crowd. The waitstaff were kind and helpful. Ordering was easy when using the iPads. Food and drinks came out fast and fresh. They periodically topped off the broth with hot water too! We had a blast. read more

Shudaxia Hotpot - Rib eye and veggies for 2 with half and half mushroom and house special spicy broths - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Flavor galore in a nicely adorned restaurant! We got the Spicy Beef Tallow Broth and the Tomato Broth (note that selecting two flavors for soup base costs $7.5 extra). Even though we got Spicy Level 1 for the Beef broth, it still had a significant kick to it--consider yourselves warned! Meat and veggie quality/texture were all great. We also got the Crispy Fried Pork appetizer, and the Brown Sugar Ice Pudding and Vanilla Crepe Cake desserts...all delicious. Unfortunately, selecting those various appetizers and desserts all cost extra on top of the $43.99 for AYCE. So definitely an expensive choice for hotpot read more

Food - 8/10 Service - 9/10 Clean Bathroom Great spot for hotpot, the waitlist wasn't too long for a Saturday night and they have a good amount of seats in the waiting area plus snacks. The menu is on the ipad like most hotpot places with the sauce area right in the center. It is a little squished so it's hard for a lot of people to use at once. We got the spicy broth and the mushroom. The pot itself is a little too deep for my liking, making it inconvenient to grab at certain times especially when u r at the end of the table. I would not recommend the fish tofu here, it isn't good a little too firm and the napa was also hard to bite for some reason. But everything else was good with reasonable prices. read more

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For hotpot this place is pricey you don't get the bang for your buck. My stomach is all messed up from it as well don't recommend but, I will say there egg fried rice was actually really good. read more

Not a lot of meat, given its not all you can eat it is a bit pricey for basic add ons. Compared to other hot pot places in the area I wouldn't recommend this one! Service was okay, wish there was more explaination on tastes of the soup and options. It is pretty in there though! read more

They launch AYCE now don't know when it ends yet. They have plenty of choices for broth, I like the beef tallow most. read more

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We have been to this hotpot restaurant a couple times now and they always deliver great food! Their dining space is fairly big comparatively to other Boston restaurants, so seating is usually fast. Even during busy hours, the wait is short. The staff are attentive and very fast with service, running around to serve everyone on time! We have tried both a la carte and AYCE, and both options are great depending on how hungry you are. Their AYCE plates came pretty fast after ordering and includes most of their menu. I also really appreciate their delicious sauce bar and snacks for grabbing anytime! They have a great selection of broths as well, I enjoyed their tomyum and golden chicken options. Overall, I think this is absolutely one of the better hotpot places in Boston, and highly recommend to all that are in the area! read more

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This place is soooo good! They have 4 vegetarian broth options which was amazing. We got the original spice level 3 and tom yum, with a lot of veggies. The broth was delicious, though I could have done with maybe spice level 1 or 2, 3 was way too spicy for me . They had great service and really nice seating. They also had a self service counter with peanut sauce, seasame seeds and other sauces if you wanted to add to your dishes. I would definetely go eat here again!! read more

Shudaxia Hotpot - Veggies and tom yum and original broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

非常好吃，食材丰富新鲜，价格合理。值得品尝！服务及时！Amazing！Its very yummy,the things to make the food was delicious and fresh.The price is reasonable, and I love it ! read more

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Came here for dinner. The staff was excellent and the restaurant was clean and very new like. The food was fresh and everything tasted as it should. The meats were good..good cuts. The broth for the soup was good. The spicy one was pretty spicy and coconut water chicken broth was delicious. Can really taste the coconut water. Definitely will be going back read more

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I went for a noodle soup rather than a hotpot. The soup was fairly spicy and the protein choice (chicken) was nicely flavored and tender. That said, I wish that some other other ingredients (like spam) were not there. The soup itself was super oily, which made it hard to eat. I look forward to trying the hotpot options though, which I believe is their specialty. (Every other table I witnessed went for the hotpot.) read more

yummmyyy, never disappoints, great soup base my fav is mushroom and fresh ingredients read more

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I hadn't tried hot pot before I stepped in here with some friends. I'll have to give it a few more attempts before I can speak confidently to it. My friends who are Asian brought the persuasion to this Caucasian. The food was excellent, and I imagine would be something of a soup lover's paradise. It is hot ... really hot, so care must be taken here or you can get seriously burned. It was a bright and lively time, so I will need to return when the opportunity arises. read more

This is a great place to go for hot pot on a cold day. The broths were nice and flavorful and all of the items we ordered were very fresh. The service was friendly and attentive. I don't think this place beats all of the other hot pot places in Boston, but it's definitely worth a visit! read more

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Food tastes really good, especially for the soup. I would highly recommend the tomato soup People here are nice! zszszszz read more

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Came here for valentines day as it's one of the very few hot pot restaurants where you can make a reservation. Food came out in less than 5 min after ordering on the ipad. Everything was delicious and the service was great. We even got a brown sugar rice cake dessert for free. Ambiance is really nice; I feel it's pretty spacious but fills up quick during dinner time. We got prime ribeye, short rib for the meat, signature shrimp paste, napa cabbage, and watercress, fish tofu, half herbal broth half tom yum broth, side of egg fried rice, hand pulled noodles. Super satisfied and we were stuffed. I also got the lime wamama drink which was like a yogurt drink and it was great to wash down all the saltiness. Also lots of snacks and even a mung bean dessert at the sauce bar. If you pay in cash you get a 10% discount read more

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like the environment really good food is really good we like beef here. The quail eggs year are really good and also like the soup and also the compliments are really nice and then chicken roll Oh good and we really enjoyed the overall environment and service are really nice as well and enthusiastic. read more

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Service is unprofessional and staff is unfriendly to serve. Food is not authentic and is not what it supposed to be. Bad experience dinning experience and won't go back. read more

Came in before its busy time, and I had great time here! I like the broths and, everything looks so fresh. Service was amazing, the moment you enter the restaurant, the whole staffs greeted you in Chinese very loudly and friendly. You get to make your own sauces at the station. Our bill was $320 for 6, not bad for hotpot, since hotpot is pretty pricey nowadays. They offer coat hanging service, so your jackets/coats will not smelled like hotpot once you finish the meal. The staffs are well trained and friendly. They saw my group were trying to take a selfie, so they offered to take one for us. Our table was well taken care of. Will come back! read more

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ncredible Hotpot Experience! Shu Da Xia Hotpot is hands down one of the best hotpot experiences I've had! From the moment you step in, the atmosphere is immersive, with beautiful decor that transports you straight to Chengdu. The staff is incredibly welcoming and attentive, making sure everything is perfect throughout the meal. The broth selection is top-tier--rich, flavorful, and packed with depth. Whether you go for the classic spicy Sichuan broth or a mild option, every sip is an explosion of authentic flavors. The ingredients are fresh, high-quality, and abundant, with a great variety of meats, seafood, and veggies. The handmade shrimp paste and house-made sauces are must-tries! What truly sets this place apart is the attention to detail, from the presentation to the little extras like traditional performances and complimentary snacks. It's a fantastic spot for a fun gathering with friends or a unique dining experience. Highly recommend Shu Da Xia Hotpot! Can't wait to come back for another round. You can tweak it based on your personal experience! Let me know if you want to highlight anything specific. read more

Shudaxia Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Excellent hot pot here! Probably my second fav place in Boston, but only because it's a bit more expensive than my number one. On the plus side, it's less busy; maybe cleaner too. The meat and veg tasted fresh, the sauce bar is great, and the broths we tried hit the spot. Their medium spicy broth is actually not terribly spicy, which was surprising to me! All-in-all, will definitely be back -- especially if we're looking for a less chaotic, quality soup experience! read more

Good place for a group gathering. We called ahead for a table of 12. Good soup base. One can order a split pot with double flavor soup base, 1/2 non-spicy chicken soup and 1/2 signature spicy soup. Boil the meat, seafood, vegetables dishes in the soup and eat! Afterward, one can also drink the yummy soup! Attentive service! They add more soup base, refilled water, and brought more napkins without us asking! Items were brought relatively quick. The place is clean and nicely decorated! read more

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We got the Thai hotpot broth (one of the best I've ever had), 2 types of beef and a ton of vegetables. The service was great. They even told us the broth we ordered was too much so they cut it down to half a pot and saved us money. The iced teas were delicious as well. We got the passionfruit green tea and matcha latte. Would definitely visit again. read more

This is my favorite hot pot place around. It's the first U.S. location and doing a great job promoting the brand. The food is great, nice variety and lunch special option. The broths are amazing. I usually get half tomato and the others have alternating spicy. As usual smells are strong so if you're going in the winter, there is a bag in your cart that you can put your jacket in so it does not absorb everything. read more

The flavor is amazing, especially the spicy hot pot base, it reminds me the flavor and smell back in my hometown Chongqing. The whole store is clean and nice too. read more

Shudaxia Hotpot - Spicy hot pot base and tomato soup base - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Hot pot is my favorite type of food, and I'm on a mission to try all hot pot restaurants in the Boston area. So far, Shu Daxia is my favorite! It's a pretty spacious restaurant and is walk-in only. You can join the waitlist in advance, like we joined the waitlist from yelp's link and ubered over in time. Staff is generally nice. The deco is probably the cutest I've seen, for hot pot. The tables for two are a bit uncomfortable - you don't have much foot space. Food - the mushroom broth (with spicy heat level) is my new go-to broth. Very mushroom-y taste, with enoki & shiitake mushrooms already in the broth. The sichuan was very spicy, but really oily. They generally always are, no matter where you go. Loved the sauce station. And for hot pot ingredients, the signature beef slices that you dip in milk are top notch. The veggie combo is the perfect amount of veggies for 2 people. We also got the fish filets, wide rice noodles and hand cut ramen noodles. They also have a cool soda selection that I plan to try next time (apricot soda??!!). I would give them 5 stars but the foot space was uncomfortable and I was also craving beef tendon which they didn't have on the menu. Pricing was pretty standard, it came to about $45 per person. read more

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A nice hotpot place on Comm Ave at BU's East campus right next to one of the science buildings. This place replaced another restaurant and I'm excited that I finally got the chance to try it. I came here on a Sunday morning right when they opened up and we were able to get seated at a table right away. The server gave us the iPad to order food and we ordered the beef/pork combo, fish balls, shrimp paste, napa, mushroom platter, watercress and noodles. The sauce bar and appetizers are an additional $3 per person, which we also added on. Everything came out fresh and we got the mild spicy broth and a mushroom broth. I'm glad we ordered mild because the spice level was tolerable and you were able to get the spicy kick flavor without the burning pain of your mouth. I grabbed some edamame and peanuts from the bar for additional flavors and textures to the meal. Overall, it was a pretty filling meal for 2 people and the restaurant was full when we left. A nice spot to checkout this winter in you're in the area! read more

Shudaxia Hotpot - Pork belly & beef, fish balls, napa, mushroom platter, watercress, bean curd, udon, knife cut noodles - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I came with a group of 8, and when I called ahead to make a reservation the lady was very friendly and helpful for us (I wasn't able to do so online). We got there just around 6pm on a weekday, and while it was definitely filling up, there were still plenty of tables empty. (When we left, though, the place was much busier and there were a handful of parties waiting to be seated.) Ordering is entirely via QR code which has a bit of an allure to it - it's very exciting to continually put in our orders of plates of meats and veggies and hear the "ding!" of the order being received in the back. Overall, a quite good meal - meats were tasty (we really liked the prime ribeye and the fatty beef), and they had a pretty wide selection of fresh vegetables, mushrooms, fishballs, etc. Very satisfied with both the quality and the quantity of all the portions. Word of warning though - the mala broth is *really* spicy. We ordered the lowest level (mild) but still found our mouths burning early on in the meal. It is a bit pricey, especially if you come with a smaller group as I can imagine, but worthwhile in my opinion. I think Boston does not have the most plentiful selection of Chinese hot pot restaurants, so I'm glad that I can count Shu Da Xia as a top choice in the future. Also, they are bigger than the likes of Liuyishou and I don't think I saw a queue form during our meal, which is a big plus in my opinion - it's never a great feeling when I'm craving hotpot to show up to a 2 hour wait time :) read more

Shudaxia Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fav hot pot in the area. Better than Qiao Lin in my opinion. I prefer the vegetarian spicy broth over the beef fat spicy broth. read more

Shudaxia Hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Today was my first time trying Shu Daxia hotpot and it was a great experience! I love hotpot and have tried almost all of the places in Boston. I know that Shu Daxia is newer and I had not heard many things about it but decided to give it a go today. I love going to Chinese hotpot for the extremely spicy Szechuan broth and was happy to hear that that even their mild broth is very spicy. I got the signature spicy broth which you can choose the spice level (extra mild, mild, spicy, extra spicy, and even more spicy for $2 more). I got spicy and it was the perfect amount of spice; a little tingly in your mouth but not painful to eat. The one thing about the broth was it had a hint of lamb flavor (at least to me) which I personally don't love but it wasn't enough to deter me. I ordered the fatty beef, beef ribeye, knife shaved noodles, bok choy, and tofu puff. Both cuts of beef were delicious but I prefer the fatty beef because it had more flavor to me. The bok choy was huge but very fresh. Tofu puff was great but the star of the show was the knife shaved noodles. They were dried when served but once cooked they tasted like they were freshly made. The noodles were amazing texture and I would come back just for the noodles because not many hot pot places have noodles this unique and fresh tasting. On top of the food, the sauce bar (which is an additional $3) is a necessity and had everything I look for in a sauce. I like how their sauce bar had other snacks like orange slices, nuts, some seaweed side dish, dried pea snacks, rice crackers, and the melon candies. You order everything on an iPad which was very easy to use and straightforward. The service was quick and attentive and I overall had a great experience. I have high standards for hotpot and Shu Daxia definitely exceeded my standards. I will for sure be returning! read more

Shudaxia Hotpot - knife shaved noodles, bok choy, tofu puff, signature spicy broth, fatty beef - Hot Pot Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Solid hotpot place. They use tablets so you can continuously order and pace yourself as you indulge in the hotpot. They had a wide variety of sauces for the sauce station. The sauces are extra, which they don't tell you beforehand, so be sure to know that before grabbing it! read more

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Similar to Liuyishou in Chinatown, very focused on presentation, quality, ambiance and service. When you first enter, they shout a welcome to you as a group. We went on a weeknight so no reservations req'd or anything, they just sat us down. Pros: - Deep seating for the hotpot so it is at table level when put in so you don't have to peek over or strain to reach over pot - Mini vent set right around the hotpot to suck up the smells, it doesn't get everything but still a great idea and at least 50% isn't getting on your clothes - Presentation of each meat dish if phenomenal along with the quality (I recommend the fatty beef to get the gram of dry ice vapors. - Cool cocktails menu Cons: - $3 dollar pp charge for sauce station (although that is probably due to the above average sauce variety you get that otherwise would be complimentary) - Very pricey Parking is street level and very hard since you're right in BU and in front of the Questrom School. On the plus side, green line stops right in front. Overall, more like a special occasion or date night venue. read more

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Good location and almost similar decoration of Shudaxia in China, feels a sense of intimacy. Very nice! read more

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Great hot pot spot! Easy to order using their iPad service. Friendly and attentive servers. Easy to find with off street parking, right near BU. read more

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Very tasty, and pretty good value for your dollar! The tomato soup base is my favorite, especially if you split the pot with something spicy on the other side read more

Love this place. Affordable (for hot pot) and delicious. The service is always fast and friendly and I have never needed to wait for a table. read more

Their side dish options are not good. They only offerred 1 dessert and that day we got something like melon sweet soup. Not good...super sweet and loaded with sugar. Dangerous for people with diabetes. The soup base was okay. The meats quality not that great. I preferred to go to Lui Yi Shou hot pot in Chinatown better dessert and sauce stations. read more

We love coming here for a tasty meal. The food is always of quality and the broths are full of flavor. The fried rice is possibly the best I've had around. read more